Director of Policy NYC

What You'll Do

NYSAFAH seeks a Director of Policy, New York City to support its policy, lobbying, and membership initiatives, with emphasis on developing partnerships with New York City government representatives, lobbying firms, and other housing groups. The Director of Policy, New York City will also staff relevant NYSAFAH committees and work groups, including the New York City Policy Committee, and work in partnership with the Director of Policy, Albany to solicit feedback and support NYSAFAH's overall policy development and advocacy efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with partners at NYS HCR, NYC HPD, NYC HDC, and others to streamline agency development terms that impact the efficient construction, lease-up, and operation of affordable and supportive housing.
• Coordinate policy priority and advocacy campaigns with housing coalition partners and lobbying groups.
• Coordinate NYSAFAH legislative, policy, and advocacy campaigns with lobbyists and public relations consultants.
• Lobby the city and state government for additional funding for affordable housing development.
• Coordinate and staff housing agency, legislative, and advocacy meetings.
• Draft policy documents and member communications on emergent issues concerning affordable housing policy.
• Source public and academic reports, white papers, news articles, and other publications relevant to the affordable housing industry.
• Work with the CEO and relevant members to develop program-related improvement suggestions for implementation with state and city agency staff.
• Represent the organization at housing-related meetings, hearings, and events, including public testimony.
• Mobilize membership in response to proposed legislative or regulatory changes.
• Respond to meeting and briefing requests from public officials and agency staff by organizing affordable housing informational briefings.
• Coordinate with the public relations team on media strategy related to policy and advocacy items.
• Review and edit press documents developed by the public relations team, including quotes, op-eds and press releases related to policy items.
• Provide information/support for press inquiries and interview requests on policy issues.
• Propose policy related events and topics for inclusion at NYSAFAH's two annual conferences and other networking and educational events.
• Support CEO on implementing strategic initiatives or organizational priorities.

Who You'll Work With

You will report to the CEO.

You will frequently collaborate with the Director of Policy, Albany.

• Exposure to financial and real estate concepts through 5+ years of relevant work experience in project management, policy, design, or financial analysis; Master's degree in related field (real estate, business, or planning) may substitute
• Some knowledge of real estate development or project-management experience
• Some knowledge of affordable housing programs
• Goal-oriented and able to prioritize/manage multiple tasks and projects
• Financial and/or quantitative aptitude
• Ability to effectively communicate (in writing and in conversation) to team members, senior management, and investors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Based in New York City with flexible 2 days in-office plus occasional travel.

All positions at NYSAFAH are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.